Friday, June 29, 2012

I enjoyed nature's air conditioning. I went to the beach. I fetched my umbrella and set it up. The umbrella has a 50 UV rating. I know when I'm sitting under it, I am cooler than I am under a traditional cloth umbrella. After sitting under this umbrella, I'm in need of some sun, so I get up from my chair and walk into the sun. The change is alarming. It is unbearable, the sand is hot, and I find myself walking quickly to the water, expecting to hear a "sssss" from the relief my hot feet will get from the cool water. No "sssss" but it is refreshing.

While riding the waves, I look back to my place on the beach and admire the simplicity of my air conditioner. It is simply made with a rated UV beach umbrella and a good beach chair. And as the tide comes in, it gets even more efficient.

EST

About Me

I retired in Feb 2012 after teaching English since 1974 in private and public schools. I'm a father of three. I have twin granddaughters and a grandson. I have two younger sisters. I live in Woodstock, GA and I travel in a Scamp.
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